In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin Forerunner 55. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.
GENERAL | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Operating System | WatchOS 4 | - |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS 11 or later | iOS, Android |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | - |
Audio Output | Speaker | - |
Width | 33.3 mm | 42 mm |
Height | 38.6 mm | 42 mm |
Depth | 11.4 mm | 11.6 mm |
Weight | 42.4 g | 37 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel | - |
Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Colours | - | Monterra grey |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter | Accelerometer, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, text messages handling | Music remote handling, idle alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Body Battery |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar, Email, social apps |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS receiver |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - |
CELLULAR | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | - |
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SIM Card Type | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | - |
Messaging Services | SMS | - |
Supported Mobile Messaging Services | SMS | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Type | OLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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Resolution | 272 x 340 pixels | 208 x 208 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.04" |
Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Chemically strengthened glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Touch buttons |
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CASE | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Case Size | 38 mm | - |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
Case Back | Ceramic back | - |
Case Details | Stainless steel | Black | White | Aqua green |
Crown Type | Digital | - |
BAND | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Band Type | Double Tour band | Band |
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Fits Wrist with Circumference | 140-160 mm | - |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Barenia leather | Silicone |
Band Colour | Fauve | Indigo | Marine | Black | White | Aqua green |
STORAGE | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Storage Capacity | 16 GB | - |
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CPU | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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CPU Type | S3 | - |
Features | W2 Apple wireless chip | - |
BATTERY | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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Battery Life | 18 hours | 14 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | - | GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Forerunner 55 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, Hermès Orange Sport Band S/M | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Siri | - |
SAR Value | 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.15 W/kg (limb) | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |